FOOD INSECURITY

This study tests whether special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in hot, low-income communities. About 3,200 adults in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, Niue, and Fiji will have their roofs coated or not, and researchers will track heart rate,…

This study gives 400 adults with diabetes or prediabetes free fresh food boxes and nutrition education twice a month for six months. Researchers will check if this helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce food insecurity. The goal is to see if better access to healthy food can…

This study tests whether giving pregnant women farming tools, seeds, and training can reduce food shortages and improve health for them and their babies. About 410 pregnant women in Kenya, half living with HIV, will either get the farming help right away or after the study ends. …

This study looks at whether helping families with food benefits can improve weight in infants who are at risk for obesity. About 228 infants aged 9-12 months and their parents will receive $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery shopping with a nutrition ex…

This study tests whether providing home-delivered healthy food and kitchen skills training can improve blood pressure and nutrition in adults who have high blood pressure and struggle to afford enough food. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the fo…

This study looks at whether giving people with diabetes who are food insecure access to nutritious meals and education can reduce their food insecurity and improve health. About 160 hospitalized adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to receive either sta…

This study tests a program that gives fresh fruits and vegetables to Native American adults aged 55 and older who face food insecurity and are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants receive vouchers to buy healthy food at local centers, along with nutrition education. The goal…

This study tests a program that helps families with food insecurity get connected to nutrition support through their child's clinic. About 600 children aged 5-18 with conditions like diabetes or heart disease will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and im…

This study tests whether a farming program called Shamba Maisha can reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV in teenage girls and young women in Kenya. The program provides a water pump, farming tools, and training, plus relationship support with caregivers. Research…

This study looks at whether giving bags of food to patients who struggle to afford groceries can help improve nutrition and reduce complications during stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy. About 210 children and adults (ages 8-80) who screen positive for food insecurity will re…

This study looks at whether providing meal kits and nutrition education can improve diet, mental health, and quality of life for adults aged 40 and older with lower incomes. About 120 participants will receive either meal kits plus classes or standard nutrition materials. Researc…

This study aims to see if giving plant-based foods to food-insecure families can improve their diet and reduce hunger. About 100 families living below the poverty line will receive fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. Researchers will track how much of these foods…

This study is following 2,500 adults in Puerto Rico, ages 30 to 75, to learn how stress, diet, and living environment affect chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect health data and survey participants over two years. The goal is to gui…

This study aims to help families facing food insecurity and mothers with depression by providing resources like food, rent assistance, and mental health support. Researchers will see if these supports improve the bond between mother and child and help children's development. Abou…

This study looks at two ways to help families who don't have steady access to enough food while their child is in the hospital. Researchers will compare giving families free meal deliveries versus grocery gift cards. The goal is to find out which method works best to support thes…

This study looks at how not having enough healthy food at home affects liver disease in children with MASLD (a fatty liver condition). Researchers will track 160 children from California liver and weight clinics to see if food insecurity leads to worse liver damage. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether offering different types of food assistance to pregnant women who struggle to afford enough food can work in a real-world clinic setting. About 60 pregnant women in their first trimester will be enrolled and followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if…